Thammasat University is Thailand's second oldest university. Officially inaugurated on 27 June 1934 at Tha Phra Chan on the Rattanakosin Island and on the Bank of the Chao Phraya River. The University’s founder, Prof. Dr. Pridi Banomyong, originally named Thammasat the “University of Ethics and Politics”, reflecting its primary mission to offer higher education in the disciplines of law and politics to the new citizenry and prepare Thai people for their new democratic system. Hoping to make higher learning accessible to all, Thammasat began as an open university with 7,094 students enrolled in its first academic year.
Since its initial inception, Thammasat University has evolved from an open university for law and politics to a prestigious international research university offering all levels of academic degrees and producing cutting edge research across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. The University has graduated more than 300,000 students since its founding who have gone on to make great contributions to the development and progress of Thailand and the world. Notable university alumni include former Prime Ministers, leading politicians and government figures, Bank of Thailand governors, supreme court judges, provincial governors, as well as experts in various fields.
Today, Thammasat University still follows its guiding philosophy to uphold academic excellence, services to society, promotion of arts and culture, social equality and social justice under the philosophies of constitutional monarchy and democracy. Thammasat students are not only well-rounded and well-adjusted members of their community, but are also conscious of their social responsibility as famously expressed by a former student,
Thammasat University is an educational institution with a reputation for its quality academic work and research. The curricula highlights the depth, breadth and uniqueness of knowledge in all disciplines in order to prepare graduates who will be able to support the development of Thailand. Students are taught the principles of good governance and to develop the necessary skills to tackle a rapidly changing economy and society as well as the science and technology needed to contribute in an era of globalization.
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the second oldest and most prestigous university in Thailand, Thammasat University has a long and proud history of activism and academia. the Tha Prachan campus on the banks of the Chao Phraya river near the Grand Palace is lovely. the main campus is Rangsit which is on the northern outskirts of Bangkok..
By Stuart (Jan, 2018) |
This is one of the best Universities in Thailand. I love the environment around the University. There are lots of coffee shops and restaurants around the University so you won't be bored just being at the University. There are many historical sites around it. University offers a wide range subjects and the quality of education is also the best in Thailand.
By Umesh Ghimire (Dec, 2017) |
Thammansat University is a nice historical place to visit, beside temples and the palace. Unlike temples, palace and other heritages of the royal manarch, buildings in Thammasat and atmosphere bring you back to the sprung of democracy back in 1940s-1960s. It gives you mid-century modern vibe, where intellectual gives people equality and free will.
Also, it's a great place for academic opportunity. Thammasat University offers variety of international programs. You can either study here for true knowledge or spend a year learning culture.
By Phupana Kandchand (Aug, 2017) |
The school is quite good. Nevertheless, this area specially near the Grand Palace is not so peaceful. There are some people want to scam or steal tourists's money. Anyway, the campus is really awesome.
By Jarom Chao (Aug, 2017) |
I really want to go here for college! It's seems amazing, plus my favorite thai actresses went to this college for her bachelor's degree. I also want to study fashion designing, because I love fashion designing. I've always have and will!!#
By Lilly Thao (Aug, 2016) |
It was a wonderfull place to stay for a month. A nice, sometimes quite, sometimes loud place, with local market on some days of the week. Easy to get to Bangkok. Nice and friendly people, just a few "farang" among them.
By Ádám Manninger (Aug, 2012) |
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One of the oldest and most important universities in Thailand. Many of the graduates here later become the top elites and the high ranking ruling class in the government, military, public and private sectors. The site is also historical since it is where many students were massacred during the political uprisings in the 70s.
By Werakit Lothongpetch (Feb, 2018) |